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Jaguar XE Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 39 owner complaints for the Jaguar XE. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Jaguar XE by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jaguar XE | 2 | 3 | |
| 2019 Jaguar XE | 2 | 8 | |
| 2018 Jaguar XE | 3 | 8 | |
| 2017 Jaguar XE | 2 | 20 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Jaguar models.
Jaguar XE: questions owners ask
Which Jaguar XE year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Jaguar XE model years with the most are the 2017 (20), 2018 (8) and 2019 (8). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Jaguar XE years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (3), 2018 (8) and 2019 (8), out of 4 model years from 2017 to 2020. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XE have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 4 Jaguar XE model years, 9 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2018 (3), 2017 (2) and 2019 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Jaguar XE fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Jaguar XE's first-time failure rate ranged from 14.5% for cars first registered in 2020 to 20.6% for 2015, across 6 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.